Yep-corona virus on the news, flu shot signs at every grocery store.
I put out a small tray of cookies every morning (I sit behind a high desk and the cookies are on a low table by the door so I'm not tempted).
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Came across this one today on a facility website: Your clutter is our bread and butter.
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